Due to Government Social Distancing Laws under COVID-19 and acting in accordance with GAR 51 (10), the Stewards have directed that the boxing process in Victoria will revert to and continue under the 4-wave model being 1 & 5 boxed first, followed by 3 & 7, followed by 2 & 6, followed by 4 & 8. Handlers are required to exit the area after boxing and maintain their 1.5m distance from other handlers and staff at all times.

All persons (both Staff & Participants) attending today, undertook successful health screenings that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

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A pre-race sample was taken from Jonah Alcatraz.

Snapper Kyle stumbled at box rise and was slow to begin. 

Alana Rose and Tregunna collided soon after the start checking Alana Rose. Red Yannick and Aston Frigate collided at the 200m mark. It Just Is faltered at the 100m mark. Red Yannick and Aston Frigate collided at the 50m mark. Jonah Alcatraz, Red Yannick and Aston Frigate collided at the 50m mark checking Jonah Alcatraz. Beryl Cheryl eased at the 50m mark checking Aston Frigate and severely checking Red Yannick and Jonah Alcatraz. 

It Just Is underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right pencil and right triangle muscles. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Beryl Cheryl underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left deltoid, left chest and left pencil muscles, a 21 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr D. Batten, regarding the greyhounds racing manners at the 50m mark. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Beryl Cheryl was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Batten pleaded guilty to the charge, Beryl Cheryl must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Red Yannick underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left deltoid injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr G. Howell, the trainer of Red Yannick, regarding the greyhounds racing manners over the concluding stages of the event. After viewing the head on video footage and taking into consideration the interference the greyhound received, Stewards issued a warning to Red Yannick regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post.